1997 OLDSMOBILE 88
0 recalls, 129 complaints - 44 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
4 crashes 21 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
ENGINE
Oct 14, 2016
Incident date: Oct 9, 2016
UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE( PLASTIC PART) ON HIGHWAY . ENGINE OVERHEATED FROM COOLANT LEAKING INSIDE ENGINE FOR THE 3RD TIME . FIRST LEAK COOLANT OUTSIDE ENGINE. 2ND TIME BAD OIL LEAK. 3RD TIME THIS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2013
Incident date: Apr 29, 2013
DIED WHILE AT STOP LIGHT. WONT RESTART, TURNS OVER BUT WONT KEEP RUNNING. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 27, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WE WERE NOTICING LEAKS FROM THE CAR ON THE DRIVEWAY. WE KNEW FROM TOUCHING IT WAS NOT OIL. THE CAR STARTED TO HESITATE AT TIMES AND FEEL LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT. EVENTUALLY IT DID STALL OUT AND CONTINUED TO DO SO, IT ALWAYS STARTED RIGHT UP THOUGH, SO WE KNEW IT WASN'T T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE LSS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS STARTED. AS HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE NOTICED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE AIR INTAKE AND DEVICE ON THE ENGINE C... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 9, 2010
Incident date: Dec 18, 2009
MY 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA, 1997 OLDSMOBILE AND 1998 OLDSMOBILE ALL HAVE HAD BRAKE LINES FAIL DUE TO CORROSION IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AS THE BRAKES FAILED DURING A PANIC STOP TO AVOID A COLLISION. ALL VEHICLES HAD STEEL BRAKE LINES REPLACED TO COR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 22, 2008
Incident date: Sep 21, 2008
WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE (PLASTIC) MANIFOLD ON OUR 1997 OLDS 88 THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS CAR (WHILE RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUE FOR SIMILAR DEFECTS ON SIMILAR CARS). WE HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 GETTING THIS PROBLE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 14, 2008
Incident date: Feb 8, 2008
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY. VERY MINOR FENDER BENDER NO DAMAGE TO OTHER CAR. SMALL FIST SIZE DENT TO THE CAR IN QUESTION. NOTED FROM COP ON SEEN, SPEED WAS LESS THAN 10 MPH. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND TOTALED INSIDE OF CAR. SENT 2 PERSONS TO HOSPITAL. *TR
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jun 3, 2005
Incident date: Jun 2, 2004
DT: THE REAR BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE BACK DRUMS ARE BLACK, THEY'VE NEVER HAD CONTACT UNLESS USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 7, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2004
THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN WEEK DUE TO THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN RECALL 04V090000. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 18, 2004
Incident date: Feb 27, 2004
ON FEBRUARY 25, 2004 MY GRANDPARENTS PURCHASED A 1997 OLDSMOBILE LSS FROM NORTH LAKE FORD IN LAKEPORT CALIFORNIA. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTENT STALL, AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. IN FACT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING AND THEY WERE NEAR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 23, 2004
WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVEWAY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY FAILED. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH ,AND SAW THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND LEAKING FLUID. *AK
STEERING
Aug 5, 2004
Incident date: Jul 4, 2004
I HAVE A 1987 OLDSMOBILE 88 LSS THAT I TOOK IN FOR INSPECTION. IT PASSED INSPECTION, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP THAT COULD CAUSE THE BEARINGS TO LOCK UP, BURN THE BELT AND I WOULD LOSE STEERING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2000
MISFIRING, BACKFIRING, STALLING AND COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO LEAKING PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKETS. DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEMS IN SEPT. 2000. KEPT HAVING PROBLEMS. TOOK TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP AND UPPER INTAKE GASKET WAS REPLACED, FAILED 2 WEEKS LATER AND WAS REPLACED AGAIN. LEAKS COOL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Dec 9, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A CRACK, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND THE SPARK PLUGS, HEAD GASKET STARTER, AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED. *SC ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Dec 9, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A CRACK, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND THE SPARK PLUGS, HEAD GASKET STARTER, AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED. *SC ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Feb 6, 2004
Incident date: Nov 9, 2003
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, MY HORN DOESN'T WORK UNTIL THE WHOLE STEERING WHEEL WARMS UP, WHICH CAN TAKE UP TO AN HOUR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY OLDS DEALER IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF THIS BECAUSE THEY ADVISED THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS TO REPLACE THE $700+ AIR BAG BECAUSE ALL TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 29, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2003
ENGINE MANIFOLD EXPLODED WHEN IGNITION TURNED TO START. FUEL RAIL BENT, FUEL REGULATOR DAMAGED, LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE AND EXPLOSIVE SOUND OCCURRED. ENGINE COVER SPLIT IN TWO.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 9, 2003
Incident date: Sep 30, 2002
I WAS DRIVING MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE 88 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT BOOM AND THE CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY AND SMOKE BARRELLED OUT OF THE ENGINE AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER.I HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF THE WAYTO THE NEXT PARKING LOT.WE HAD OUR CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT WE NEEDED A A NEW ENGINE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 15, 2003
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHIMMIES. ALSO, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 1, 2003
Incident date: May 7, 2001
THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BACK FIRED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE *MR *CB *NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 5, 2003
Incident date: Mar 5, 2003
WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE BACK FIRED AND BLEW THE "PLASTIC" INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2003
THE RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO CORROSION, ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *PH *JB
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 4, 2003
THE RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO CORROSION, ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *PH *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS 5 YEARS OLD AND THE GAS LINES HAVE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK BETWEEN THE INCLINE FUEL FILTER AND THE GAS TANK. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 3, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING WATER INSIDE ENGINE, AND ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 3, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING WATER INSIDE ENGINE, AND ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 19, 2002
Incident date: Nov 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE HARD TO START. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Nov 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER SAYS GMC HAS REDESIGNED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, DEALER SAYS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A INTERIOR VACUUM LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
FUEL LINE FAILURE ON MODULAR UNIT DUE TO PIPE RUSTING-- WILL COST $700.00+ TO REPLACE. MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PLENTIUM BEING MADE OF PLASTIC. TO PUT PLASTIC IN THE ENGINE, THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. AND HAS HAD EXCELLANT CARE. THE PLENTIUM WEARS OUT DUMPING ENGINE COLLANT INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AND CONTAMINATES THE ENTIRE ENGINE WITH WATER AND COOLANT. WHICH IN TURN DESTROYS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR RETAINER CLIPS BROKE OFF AND LEAVING THE SENSOR RETAINED ONLY BY THE FRICTION OF THE O-RING SEALS. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 2, 2002
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT GEARS BEFORE IT GETS TO CORRECT SPEED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. MAUFACTURER AND DEALERS CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AKI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 26, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING HOT WATER BURNED A HOLE IN MANIFOLD, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK DOWN . DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 3, 2002
DRIVERS SEAT RECLINING MECHANISM HAS SHEERED OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 18, 2002
Incident date: May 26, 2002
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH SEVERAL TREES, AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK DURING THE ACCIDENT THE AXLE BROKE. ALSO, RADIATOR AND BATTERY BUSTED.THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED SENSORS HAVE GONE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: May 7, 2001
THE INSURED ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE, WHICH BACK FIRED AND THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#23-1355-542)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: May 7, 2001
CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND IT BACK FIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE PLASTIC PLENUM BLEW OFF AND PLUG WIRES CAUGHT FIRE, CLAIM 23-1355-542. *SLC
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
THE INSURED STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED.*JB(49-3290-805)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
THE INSURED GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.*JB(CLAIM#40-2516-904)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 49-3290-805. *SLC
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 40-2516-904. *SLC
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 10, 2002
Incident date: Mar 15, 2001
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, WOULD NOT LATCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE ORIGINAL SEAT BELT IS THE WRONG SIZE. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: May 7, 2001
THE INSURED ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE, WHICH BACK FIRED AND THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#23-1355-542)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
THE INSURED GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.*JB(CLAIM#40-2516-904)
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
THE INSURED STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED.*JB(49-3290-805)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 23, 2002
Incident date: Apr 22, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 40-2516-904. *SLC
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: May 7, 2001
CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND IT BACK FIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE PLASTIC PLENUM BLEW OFF AND PLUG WIRES CAUGHT FIRE, CLAIM 23-1355-542. *SLC
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 49-3290-805. *SLC
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 OLDSMOBILE 88
44 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2 |
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
010601007
Sep 1, 2007
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
050604058
Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
010730032B
Nov 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH
040601021
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
040601017
Jun 1, 2004
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT
020730014A
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT
000730002B
Jul 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT
010601008A
May 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
020730014
Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT
010601007A
Jul 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
010601008
Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006
Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
877175
Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME COMMENTS ON VEHICLE SURGE. *YC
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
9874T60E04
Oct 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE SURGING AT 72 TO 89 KM/H ( 45 TO 55 MPH ). *YC
98833005
Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
98838313
May 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *YC
98777155A
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC
738325
Dec 1, 1997
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FUEL GAUGE REMAINS ON "FULL" TOO LONG. *TT
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
971101739015
Nov 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC
971101735030
Nov 1, 1997
050000 PARKING BRAKE
COMMENTS THAT THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY OR RELEASING PREMATURELY WHILE TRYING TO SET THE PARK BRAKE. *YC
971101731615
Nov 1, 1997
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
CONDITION WITH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS ARE DIFFICULT TO FASTEN. *YC
9709016116A
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC
9709017160A
Sep 1, 1997
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HARSH GARAGE SHIFT REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC
970801777155
Aug 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
97080177715F
Aug 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
776110
Jun 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY). *TW
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
970501777160
May 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
EXPERIENCING HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC
970501735019
May 1, 1997
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC
731207
Mar 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
631218
Jan 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES. *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE 88
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA94024
Opened: Jun 30, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1995
INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANS
There is no summary currently available
PE94006
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSMISSION
There is no summary currently available
OLDSMOBILE 88 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE 88 across all model years (1967, 1999).
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Total Recalls
1,228
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
97
Reported Crashes
108
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE 88 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 106 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 213 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 0 | 129 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 113 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 150 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 99 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 109 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 28 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 32 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |